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Excursion to the Khekhtsir Nature Reserve, 4 hours

Khekhtsir Nature Reserve was founded in 1963. It is located 48 km southwest of Khabarovsk, occupies territory of 451,25 square kilometers. The reserve is part of the Sikhote Alin Mountain Range stretching for 968 km with peaks up to 2,500-3,300 feet high. During excursion you`ll see the beautiful nature of the taiga. The guide will tell you about the local plants, trees, birds and animals of this Reserve.

There are 977 species of vascular plants, 218 species of mosses, 148 lichens, 823 species of mushrooms (112 edible and 25 poisonous) and 292 species of seaweeds in Reserve. The Reserve fauna is presented by 50 species of mammals, 216 species of birds, 8 reptiles, 6 amphibians and 39 species of fishes. The most famous of them is the Amur Tiger protected by the state law since 1947. Bear, fox, wolf, elk, wild boar, sable are just a few inhabitants of the amazing jungle. During excursion you`ll have the possibility to view the Russian-Chinese boarder and walk to the bank of the Amur river.

Published in Khabarovsk